Multi-cultural Liaison Worker with Vietnamese

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada School District #39 (Vancouver) Full time

**THE ORGANIZATION**: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xmkym (Musqueam), Swxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.

At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canadas most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**: MULTI-CULTURAL LIASON SUPPORT WITH VIETNAMESE FLUENCY (SCHOOL & STUDENT SUPPORT B)

**Position Type**: Part-Time (0.50 FTE)

**In this position, you will**:
Assist students from Vietnamese speaking ethnic communities to understand and derive the maximum benefit from the school system and to help parents and custodians understand the school system, their responsibilities and how to participate in the education of their students

Assist school and district staff with the educational and social development of students, including interviewing students and relaying information and judgment of the students responses

Provide interpretation in one to one and group meetings, public meetings and public inquiries by telephone or in person, and other situations as required

Act as a liaison amongst district staff, school counselors, teachers, administrators, students, local custodians, and parents in the country of origin

Provide translation and interpretation service between school staff and students/families in English and Vietnamese

Provide professional development around cultural competency to other district staff

Perform school & student support duties to support the schools and District

Perform other work within the job band as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of grade 12 plus 2 years of full time equivalent post-secondary education and/or a diploma in any of the following areas: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Immigration/Migration studies, Ethnic/Cultural/Indigenous studies, Human Development and Family studies, Applied Behaviour Science or Education

Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience

Must possess extensive knowledge of the problems involved in cultural adaptation in an educational setting

Sound knowledge of school and community resources available to International students, and working knowledge of general policies, curriculum and operation of public school districts in BC

Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups, such as staff, students and families

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Must be willing to travel throughout the district

Fluency in Vietnamese required (both verbal and written)

COMPENSATION

The salary for the Multi-Cultural Liaison Support with Vietnamese Fluency position is $36.94/hour (paid as 7 hours/day) plus a comprehensive benefits package, including Municipal Pension Plan, Vancouver Employee Savings Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Vacation, & Gratuity Days. Working months are September to June each year. This position is in-person supporting multiple VSB schools.

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The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.

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